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Marissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Marissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
17 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Cat and Dog Lover ❤️

I’ve always had animals of my own, basically since I was old enough to walk. I started my own pet-sitting business when I was 13. I’m the go-to for friends and family when they need their babies cared for and I love every breed. I studied veterinary medicine for a number of years and have more recently begun to train dogs, as well.

Cat care experience

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Forever a Cat Lady

Marissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Sally S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 28, 2026

Great communication and care for pups while we moved our daughter into GVSU. Thanks, Marrissa!

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Todd H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 20, 2026

Marissa did a fantastic job watching our dog over the weekend! She was great with communication and sent us lots of pictures and updates throughout his stay. She made him feel very comfortable and it was clear that she gave him plenty of attention and care. There was one slight issue where he swallowed something he wasn’t supposed to, but Marissa acted very quickly and communicated with us right away, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience with Marissa and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care for their dog!

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Danielle L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Marissa was awesome and so communicative! Our pup had the best time. We’ll definitely be working with her again.

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Sydnie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 12, 2026

Marissa did an amazing job taking care of my 1yr old Rottie and cat while we were in Ireland for 5 days! This was our first time leaving our Rottie to go on a trip since we got her, and Marissa made the process super easy! We did a meet and greet beforehand, she was always very responsive and sent me photos of both pets while we were away, and even came an extra time the last night as our flight was delayed and we ended up getting in much later than expected. Harley and Thea loved having her and it was amazing to be able to travel without worrying about them both. Would absolutely book Marissa again!

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Michael N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Wow, Marissa is the best. We got photos frequently and reports of how our furry friend was doing. She was very responsive and flexible with our crazy work schedules. Best sitter ever!

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Brittnie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

So great to work with! Our dog was well taken care of!

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Schedule

I work full-time but I make my own schedule. I also live just a few minutes away from my work and can pop back to my house when need be. I’m already taking care of our senior dog, our new puppy, and our two cats. I love being outside and taking the babies for walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard as well as two other dogs and two other cats. I have a large crate as well as two portable enclosures and no shortage of extra bowls, blankets, toys, and towels. I live in a great neighborhood and there is a park a block away. It’s important to me that animals are well taken care of and I love spending extra time playing and snuggling with any babies I get to hang out with.

Pets

A typical day

We love to go for walks and play out in our fenced in yard. We have so many toys as well as a few pools for the summer months. There are also lots of snuggles to be had.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Marissa can host up to 4 pets per night
I appreciate good communication and like to know of any special circumstances or needs ahead of time. I want to provide the best care possible for your pet and any information that can help me do that is appreciated.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.